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Attention all cat parents, there are only about 2 weeks left before fees will apply to cat licensing. All cat owners must license and microchip their fur babies by 31 Aug 2026. After that, the process will cost S$15 and above. Prices are detailed below.
It’s not just about the fees; from 1 Sep 2026 onwards, if your cat is still unlicensed, it will be considered an offence under the NParks’ Animals and Birds Act.
So, how does one go about licensing their cat? Firstly, the cat has to be microchipped. Secondly, all first-time cat license applicants have to complete a 1-time free online pet ownership course. This course takes around 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
It will cover topics such as life cycle and reproduction, pet care and health, responsible pet ownership, and rules and legislation regarding pet ownership. If you are a first-time cat license applicant, your pet will be considered licensed once you have completed the course.
Do note that each HDB flat can be home to up to 2 cats and 1 dog of an approved breed. Private residences will be limited to a maximum of 3 cats or dogs, or a combination of both. For those with more cats than the limits allow, don’t worry. If the cats are licensed before 1 Sep 2026 and have their health and welfare guaranteed, you can still keep them.
Microchipping costs vary from veterinary clinic to veterinary clinic. If your cat is not microchipped, check with your veterinarian about the cost.
Starting from 1 Sep 2026 onwards, these fees will apply.
A 1-year license will cost S$15 per cat below 5 months of age. For the first 3 cats, it will be S$15 per cat (sterilised) and S$90 (non-sterilised). For the fourth and subsequent cats, it will cost S$180 per cat. The fee will be reduced to S$15 if the cat is from NPARK’s animal welfare rehoming partner.
The 2-year license for the first 3 cats will be S$25 per cat (sterilised) and S$165 (non-sterilised). For the fourth and subsequent cats, it will be S$325 per cat. If the cat is from NPARK’s animal welfare rehoming partner, the fee will be reduced to S$25.
For non-sterilised cats, a 3-year license will cost S$230 for the first 3 cats and S$460 for the fourth and subsequent cats. 3-year licenses for non-sterilised cats will automatically change to a 1-time license when their sterilisation status changes.
Lastly, a 1-time license will cost S$35 for the first 3 sterilised cats. For the fourth and subsequent sterilised cats, it will be S$460. If the cat is from NPARK’s animal welfare rehoming partner, the fee is reduced to S$35.
For more information on fees, click here.
For more information on the cat management framework, click here.
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